The climate in the Lamesa, TX Metro Area is typically hot and dry. Summers are usually long and can get quite hot, with temperatures often reaching into the 90s by mid-June and staying there until September. Winters are generally mild and short, with temperatures rarely falling below freezing. The area receives an average annual rainfall of around 17 inches, with April being the wettest month. It can be very windy at times, especially during spring months when thunderstorms are frequent. Because of its semi-arid climate, this area of Texas is prone to droughts and is often subject to strong winds that can whip up dust storms.
Lamesa Metro Area, Texas gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lamesa Metro Area averages 5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 261 sunny days per year in Lamesa Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lamesa Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 51 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 27
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year